The Restiturm, also known as Burgruine Resti, is a ruined castle in the municipality of Meiringen in the Swiss canton of Bern. The original castle was built in the 13th century and has been rebuilt several times. It is situated at the foot of the Hasliberges, overlooking the Haslital valley.
The castle was constructed beginning around 1250 by Peter von Resti, and served as the seat of the Knights of Resti, who were vassals of the Habsburgs. Its strategic position allowed it to control and protect the valley and the trade routes across several Alpine passes, including the Grimsel Pass, Joch Pass, Susten Pass, Grosse Scheidegg, and Brünig Pass. The core of the structure was built first, with the iconic tower taking approximately another 50 years to complete.
In the 16th century, the castle was abandoned and fell into disrepair. It was restored in 1914 and again in 2004. During the 2004 renovation, information boards, steel ladders, and a viewing terrace were added to improve accessibility. Today, only the tower remains standing. The site is owned by a nonprofit association in Meiringen and is a listed building. The tower's nearly square dimensions measure approximately 8.6 meters by 8.25 meters.
